The NAC Family of Companies (NAC) recently completed a turnkey hot cell cleanout for a research facility in the Northeast, marking the first domestic use of the OPTIMUS®-H packaging system and the combined resources and efforts of NAC International, NAC Philotechnics, and NAC LPT. The research facility had accumulated hot cell waste material in one-gallon paint cans. The package selection for in-cell storage was used by the site to permit for the transfer of material from one cell to the next via a small pass-box between cells.
NAC International Inc. (NAC) has recently added three new consultants to its roster to grow and strengthen its range of services in all aspects of the nuclear fuel cycle for both industry and government clients. The new NAC consultants Yogesh Parmar, Halim Alsaed, and Kara Colton collectively bring vast expertise from a wide range of specialized fields from advanced reactor waste management and core design to spent fuel examinations and community engagement.
NAC International Inc. (NAC) has announced that it has received regulatory approval from the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) for its patented OPTIMUS®-L packaging system to transport High Activity Radioactive Sources (HARS). This certification enhances the capabilities of our already versatile OPTIMUS® systems, which are fabricated and licensed to transport a range of radioactive materials from HALEU (high assay low-enriched uranium) fuel to used fuel from nuclear power plants.
It is clear nuclear energy is experiencing global resurgence, as countries look to meet growing demand with a reliable source that helps provide energy security and meet climate targets. And interest in the sector is not limited to those countries which already have nuclear.
NAC International (NAC) has been awarded a new contract from CGNPC Uranium Resources Co Ltd (CGNPC-URC) in China for the fabrication and supply of 10 NAC-STC Transportation Casks. This order will add to the 10 NAC-STC Transportation Cask systems already being utilized by CGNPC-URC in China and supports CGNPC-URC’s and NAC’s mutual objective of facilitating safe and reliable transportation of used nuclear fuel in support of China’s fuel backend program.
Peachtree Corners, GA - NAC International (NAC), a world-leading service provider who is helping the carbon-free nuclear industry successfully implement environmentally friendly integrated fuel cycle and waste management solutions, has unveiled a new Small Modular Reactor (SMR) and Advanced Reactor (AR) support program. This initiative positions NAC as the essential partner for developers in the rapidly evolving landscape of next-generation nuclear energy, including micro reactors and other innovative designs.
NAC International is hosting another round of two popular semi-annual training seminars—Nuclear Fuel Cycle Seminar and Spent Fuel Academy—at NAC headquarters in Atlanta. The Nuclear Fuel Cycle Seminar, focused on the commercial and technical aspects of each step of the nuclear fuel cycle, is scheduled to take place November 5-8, 2024. The Spent Fuel Academy, focused on various aspects of managing used nuclear fuel, will be held January 28-30, 2025.
